If you've received a letter from the Social Security Administration ... from the date of the overpayment notice before beginning to collect the overpayment. Beneficiaries have several options ...

Have you received a letter ... their overpayment, they can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or their local office to request a lower rate of recovery," the agency said in the notice.

Have you received a letter ... their overpayment, they can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or their local office to request a lower rate of recovery," the agency said in the notice.